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Arizona inmate’s release held up by molestation allegation
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona inmate whose life sentence for a murder conviction was commuted nearly two months ago by Gov. Doug Ducey remains incarcerated as authorities examine an allegation that he molested a girl during a 1989 prison visit. The Arizona Capitol Times reports the molestation allegation...
Bill would require Arizona tribes to resolve water disputes
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican legislative leaders have introduced legislation to require Native American tribes in Arizona to resolve longstanding water disputes with the state before negotiating new gambling pacts. Cosponsors of the legislation, House Bill 244 7, include House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa,...
Poorest, best schools a focus in proposed Arizona budget
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a $12.3 billion spending plan Friday that would send more money to Arizona's best-performing and poorest schools while boosting the budget for repairing schools and building new ones. Ducey's budget would raise state spending by about 6% over the budget enacted last...
US Sen. McSally of Arizona calls CNN reporter 'liberal hack'
Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona lashed out Thursday at a CNN reporter who asked her about the impeachment of President Donald Trump, calling him a “liberal hack.” McSally refused to answer when CNN reporter Manu Raju asked whether the Senate should consider new evidence as part of its...
Arizona bill banning sex ed before 7th grade going nowhere
PHOENIX (AP) — A conservative Arizona Republican senator who was pushing a contentious proposal that would bar any sexual education instruction for students before the 7th grade and create new requirements for the subject conceded Tuesday that her proposal stood no chance of advancing. Sen. Sylvia Allen...
Arizona governor to close prison, calls for veteran tax cut
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday said he is renaming the state Department of Corrections to highlight a new focus on rehabilitation and closing the oldest state prison in a move that will save nearly $275 million over three years. The Republican governor highlighted the moves in his State...
Arizona groups seek tax hike on wealthy for education
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's largest teachers union and other groups said Monday they will ask voters to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for educator raises, a fresh attempt to boost school funding after the state Supreme Court blocked a 2018 ballot initiative. The proposed ballot measure is the latest...
Ducey confident in his vision as legislative session looms
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey appears supremely confident in the direction he's set for the state as he heads into his sixth year in office and prepares to present his annual State of the State address Monday. The Republican governor is quick to push back on any question that he's fallen short of...
Ducey picks prosecutor for Maricopa County judicial opening
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal prosecutor will become the newest Maricopa County Superior Court judge. Gov. Doug Ducey's office on Friday announced his appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Brooks to fill a vacancy created by Ducey's appointment of Judge David Gass to the Arizona Court of Appeals. ...
Governor: Time to pour gas on Arizona's economic momentum
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey touted the state's economic comeback Friday and promised more is on the way as he addressed business leaders in advance of the upcoming legislative session. The Republican governor told about 1,500 people at the annual Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry's...
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